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Amsterdam · CRUISES & BOAT TOURS

15 Cruises & Boat Tours in Amsterdam Actually Worth Booking

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Amsterdam Classic Saloon Boat Cruise with Drinks and Cheese

Amsterdam Classic Saloon Boat Cruise with Drinks and Cheese - Price and What You Get: The Real Value of Cheese and Unlimited Drinks

1.Amsterdam Classic Saloon Boat Cruise with Drinks and Cheese

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 31,825 reviews · from $21Our pick

A 1-hour Amsterdam canal cruise on a covered saloon boat with Dutch cheese, mustard, and unlimited drinks when upgraded, plus guided stories.

“We chose this cruise because it was enclosed and did not want to get wet if it was raining. Being Christmas season, there wasn’t a great view of the lights. Especially for pictures. We also chose the wine/cheese option. Our host was very generous with the wine pours. He told us some history of Amsterdam as well as some local culture information. Lol! All in all it was a fun cruise, but if you are going to see Christmas lights, you may want to choose an open cabin tour.”

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Amsterdam Luxury Canal Cruise + Unlimited Drinks & Bites option

Amsterdam Luxury Canal Cruise + Unlimited Drinks & Bites option - The classic canal loop in one hour (and what you’ll actually see)

2.Amsterdam Luxury Canal Cruise + Unlimited Drinks & Bites option

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 30,518 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $18

Electric Amsterdam canal cruise with live guide, blankets, and landmark views. Unlimited drinks & bites add-on makes it a fun hour.

“This is a fun experience. The crew is friendly and knowledgeable, and quick to fill your wine glass! The dock is easy to find, and the ticketing through Viator is simple and straightforward. I was in Amsterdam for a short visit, and this was a great way to experience some of Amsterdam’s famous canals.”

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Amsterdam: Classic Saloon Boat Cruise with Cheese & Wine

Amsterdam: Classic Saloon Boat Cruise with Cheese & Wine - UNESCO canals in motion: what you’ll see along the route

3.Classic Saloon Boat Cruise with Cheese & Wine

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 27,035 reviews · 1 hour · from $18

A 1-hour classic covered Amsterdam canal cruise with Dutch cheese and wine, live host commentary, and electric-boat comfort.

“Guides were great and the wine flowed, they never let the glass get empty! They were friendly and knowledgeable and all round great hosts. The boat didn’t look anything like the picture but was fine nonetheless. All round definitely worth it.”

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Amsterdam: Evening Cruise with Optional Wine and Snacks

Amsterdam: Evening Cruise with Optional Wine and Snacks - Price and Value: What $23 Buys You in 90 Minutes

4.Evening Cruise with Optional Wine and Snacks

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 22,178 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $23

90-minute Amsterdam canal cruise at night with multi-language audio, bridges lit up, and optional wine and snack boxes from $23.

“We enjoyed talking to the captain who explained about the locks in Amsterdam . It’s difficult to see all the buildings at nighttime.”

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Amsterdam: Heated Canal Cruise with Unlimited Drinks & Bite

Amsterdam: Heated Canal Cruise with Unlimited Drinks & Bite - The Route in Plain English: From Museum Quarter Views to Canal Icons

5.Heated Canal Cruise with Unlimited Drinks & Bite

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 21,431 reviews · 1 - 1.5 hours · from $18

Heated 100% electric Amsterdam canal cruise with live English guide, unlimited beer wine soft drinks, and a bite on a 1–1.5h ride.

“Well organised! Seating on boat was good not too packed, drinks where constantly refilled, snacks were nice! Guides were very informative and made us laugh!”

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Amsterdam: 75 Minute City Canal Cruise with Audio Guide

Amsterdam: 75 Minute City Canal Cruise with Audio Guide - The Canal Route You’ll See: From UNESCO Canals to the IJ and Back

Amsterdam: City Centre Canal Cruise including Audioguide

Amsterdam: City Centre Canal Cruise including Audioguide - The sights you’ll glide past: IJ River to Magere Brug and onward

7.City Centre Canal Cruise including Audioguide

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 16,901 reviews · 1 hour · from $17Best value

A 1-hour UNESCO canal cruise in Amsterdam with heated comfort and an audio guide in 19 languages, from multiple departure points.

“The captain was very good. He took time to explain the extra bits the audio guide didn’t cover. He also had a very good gentle sense of humour.”

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Amsterdam All-Inclusive 90-Minutes Heated Cruise by Captain Jack

Amsterdam All-Inclusive 90-Minutes Heated Cruise by Captain Jack - Landmark spotting from the water: Anne Frank area, Jordaan, and Prinsengracht

8.Amsterdam All-Inclusive 90-Minutes Heated Cruise by Captain Jack

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16,101 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $27

90-minute Amsterdam canal cruise on an electric heated open boat with unlimited Heineken and wine, snacks, and English narration.

“This is a fun and informative way to see the beautiful canals of Amsterdam! This was our second time doing this tour in a matter of years. Great tour, great guide.”

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Amsterdam: Smoke and Lounge City Boat Cruise

Amsterdam: Smoke and Lounge City Boat Cruise - Boarding in the city center: Central Station and a small-boat feel

9.Smoke and Lounge City Boat Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 8,572 reviews · 1 hour - 70 minutes · from $27

Amsterdam smoke-friendly lounge boat cruise from Central Station. 70 minutes on heated canals, optional drinks, High Light Tour lights.

“The boat was warm and covered, Emma and Ido (sorry it may be wrong) were really lovely and made cute fun jokes. Thanks!”

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Amsterdam: Luxury Saloon Boat Cruise with Cocktails & Waffle

Amsterdam: Luxury Saloon Boat Cruise with Cocktails & Waffle - What you really get for the money (and where value shows up)

10.Luxury Saloon Boat Cruise with Cocktails & Waffle

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5,935 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $21

An open-barge Amsterdam canal cruise with captain narration, blankets, and a bar for cocktails. Pass iconic bridges and old churches.

“Great tour. Well organized and timed. The "captain" was great and presented a lot of interesting info throughout the whole tour. The boat was very comfortable and there was a plenty of drinks and snacks. Highly recommend this tour!”

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Amsterdam: Hop-On Hop-Off Bus and Boat options

Amsterdam: Hop-On Hop-Off Bus and Boat options - Picking the right ticket for your energy level

11.Hop-On Hop-Off Bus and Boat options

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 5,667 reviews · 1 - 2 days · from $35

A flexible Amsterdam hop-on hop-off bus and canal combo with multilingual audio, onboard Wi‑Fi, museum-friendly stops, and a classic fika.

“we enjoyed the tour, everything was on time and the staff very friendly and helpful.”

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Amsterdam: Covered Canal Booze Cruise with Unlimited Drinks

Amsterdam: Covered Canal Booze Cruise with Unlimited Drinks - Boarding choices: Amstel 178 vs Oudezijds Voorburgwal 230 and how you’ll feel it

12.Covered Canal Booze Cruise with Unlimited Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 5,435 reviews · 1 hour · from $18

1-hour Amsterdam covered canal booze cruise with optional unlimited drinks, warm blankets, and a local-style skipper-host team.

“Great way to see Amsterdam. Relaxing, informative and gives you a completely different view of the city from the water. Our tour guide Diana was really good too. Definitely worth doing early in your trip.”

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Amsterdam Canal Cruise in Open Boat with Unlimited Drinks Option

Amsterdam Canal Cruise in Open Boat with Unlimited Drinks Option - Following the UNESCO canal belt like a local map

Amsterdam Newest Canal Cruise with local guide and small group

Amsterdam Newest Canal Cruise with local guide and small group - Open-boat comfort: ponchos, umbrellas, and staying warm or cool

Amsterdam: Luxury Saloon Boat Cruise with Cocktails & Waffle

Amsterdam: Luxury Saloon Boat Cruise with Cocktails & Waffle - What you really get for the money (and where value shows up)